MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WIFR

Gray Local Media, Inc; Rockford (IL); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and Disability benefits

Paid parental leave

Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Focus on Caring

Zusammenfassung

23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking a creative multimedia journalist who can write, edit and shoot engaging news and sports content. The role involves developing enterprise stories, distributing content across the station's social media and digital platforms, and meeting daily production deadlines with a strong commitment to accuracy and ethics.

Candidates should be able to produce news packages for air and online, contribute ideas, and engage viewers with real people in coverage.

Qualifikationen

• Must write, edit and shoot compelling news content.
• Strong writing and reporting skills with ethical standards.
• Ability to meet daily production deadlines and work on deadline.

Aufgaben

• Shoot, write and edit news packages for air.
• Produce content for website and social media platforms.
• Contribute to enterprise stories and daily news coverage.
• Maintain accuracy, fairness and ethics in reporting.
• Operate under tight deadlines and adapt to breaking news.

Kenntnisse

Multimedia journalist

News writing

Video shooting

Video editing

Social media

Deadline driven

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

The schedule will be based on the needs of the station

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The perfect individual will be able to write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative, and compelling news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories regularly; consistently contribute to news and sports content on the station's social media and digital platforms; maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned.

You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air, as well as produce content for our website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, aren't afraid to dig for the story, and pay close attention to detail. We need people who relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work.

Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above.

• Our fast-paced industry requires journalists who can work on a deadline and can adapt to breaking news.
• Candidates must have a working knowledge of all social media platforms, strong writing skills, and a solid on-air delivery.
• Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions is essential.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

WIFR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.